Recent content by JGPhysio

Hey, hydro is great initally particularly if you are having weight bearing issues but at this stage it probably isn't worth it. I also think that swimming dogs is great for cardiovascular exercise but I prefer the water treadmill for gait re-education as this is more functional. Also try not...

Hi, I know you said he has had his back looked at but you didn't say by who? Often this sort of thing can be to do with muscle control and timing. Throwing head up on transitions tells me he is having problem slowing down with hind quarters. How is he at walking down steepish hills? Also have a...

Hi everybody, I'm looking to buy some size 6, wide leg long riding boots but don't really want to spend much money. Does anybody have a second hand pair they need to get rid of please let me know. I'm in the Bristol area. cheers Jules

something else, have you felt along his spine? is he particularly sore in any area as kissing spines can be similar to these symptoms. hopefully this is not the case. Jules

Hi Have you thought about sacroiliac problems, if he is sore in this area it could be an old or new ish injury. Also have a look at him from behind and see how symmetrical he is this might tell you if he has a pelvic problem. I would arrange to have the vet out for an investigation. Also...

thanks for the heads up, website automatically comes up when I sign my name must remember to delete before posting.

Hi, just wondering how old your horse is and did he have shivers when you bought him. It can be a progressive neurological condition so that's probably why a lot of people don't buy a horse with shivers. Make sure you keep him strong as possible in hind quarters but there isn't any cure for it...

Hi, could be toe drag by weakness in the shoulder particularly if this shoulder has been restricted/now unrestricted Either that or some flaring has developed that makes the hoof look squarer. Have a look at her muscle symmetry between shoulders and see if there are some obvious differences...

Just had a quick search and this popped up on Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma: They showed that LIPUS (low intensity pulsed ultrasound) accelerated the fracture healing rate from 24% to 42% for fresh fractures. Some literature, however, has shown no positive effects. For delayed union and...

Hi, I'm a physio (both humans and animals). I've had some very limited success with ultrasound on a non healing metatarsal fracture, it is very time consuming as you normally have to do it several times a day. Long term benefits don't seem any different to the op version. You also run the...